NQ Banking Solicitor – Bristol

A top 50 UK law firm is seeking a newly qualified Associate to join its high-performing Banking & Finance team in Bristol.

This is a rare opportunity to work on headline-grabbing transactions across the full spectrum of banking work including corporate lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance, fund finance, trade and commodity finance, and restructuring. You’ll be advising both lenders and borrowers on deals ranging from start-up loans to billion-pound syndicated facilities.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-office team working on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters for leading financial institutions.

About you:

• NQ or March 2026 qualifier with solid banking or transactional experience ideally gained at another international or leading regional firm
• Strong academic background
• Commercial mindset and client focus
• Keen interest in business development
• Team player with flexibility and drive

Why join?

• Work on cutting-edge deals with top-tier clients
• Partner-led training and global exposure
• Competitive package including market leading salary, bonus, private medical, and pension
• Hybrid working (min. 3 days in-office)

For an NQ banking solicitor, opportunities like this don’t come along often. You’ll be joining a market-leading team, working on top-tier transactions whilst benefiting from a clear, structured path for career progression. The firm offers a highly competitive salary and bonus structure, alongside a culture that genuinely supports development, innovation, and inclusion. If you’re looking to build a long-term career in banking law, this is the platform to do it.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk